<< Back             Poser >> Dentist warns against rising use of unregulated fashion braces  Dr Ann Boateng, the Head of the Tema General Hospital’s Dental Department, has cautioned that the rising use of fashion braces, an unregulated cosmetic trend, poses serious oral health risks, especially among young people.  Dr Boateng noted that the application of braces by unqualified individuals could lead to complications such as tooth misalignment, gum infections, and long-term damage to the jaw structure.  She made this known during the World Oral Health Day celebration at the hospital on the theme “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life,” saying oral health plays a critical role in the life of every human being, hence the need to seek professional treatment.  She revealed that many of these unauthorised practitioners operate without basic medical training, often failing to follow laid-down procedures such as wearing gloves or sterilising their instruments, explaining that lack of infection control leads to the spread of bacteria, causing oral health issues.  Dr Boateng further noted that fashion braces could loosen the teeth, revealing that her outfit had encountered some patients losing their teeth to unregulated fashion braces.  She emphasised that orthodontic treatment is a specialised field that practitioners work with adequate knowledge and experience, and therefore, cautioned the youth against being lured by the low-cost services and jeopardising their long-term health for a temporary trend.  Source: GNA Ghana Business News	Tariff crisis: Shipping firms move to shut down operations, job loss looms The Nigerian Shippers’ Council approved the increase in shipping charges after a due process spanning over two years, culminating in final authorisation for carriers to implement the adjustment. Accra court convicts 106 foreigners for illegal entry into Ghana An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced 106 persons to prison terms for entering Ghana illegally. Nigeria’s Balance of Payment falls 38% to $4.23bn in 2025 •Crude oil exports decline 14.41% to $31.54bn •Foreign portfolio investments down 48.3% to $8.04 •Current account surplus falls 26% By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor and Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s external sector faced significant headwinds in 2025, as the country’s overall Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus plummeted by 38.1 per cent to $4.23 billion, down from the $6.83 […] Electricity woes worsen as DisCos record N2.4trn in financial losses •Rising debt restricts power generation •Consumers slam DisCos for non-transparency, demand mass metering •Operators knock Presidency over exit from national grid By Obas Esiedesa At the backdrop of worsening power supply to offices and homes, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have recorded a combined loss of N2.349 trillion over the past two years due to billing and collection […] Nigeria’s financial reforms have strengthened shock resistance, investor confidence — CBN By Babajide Komolafe Governor of the Central/ Bank/ of/ Nigeria (CBN), Mr./ Olayemi/ Cardoso, has said that Nigeria’s recent monetary and financial-sector reforms have built a stronger capacity to withstand external shocks and restored confidence in the economy. Speaking at the Africa/ Capital/ Forum in London on Tuesday on the sidelines of President/ Bola/ Ahmed/ Tinubu’s […] UBA, NiDCOM deepen collaboration to unlock diaspora capital United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reiterated its commitment towards building tangible economic bridges and strengthening diaspora-driven investment into Nigeria. UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, stated this while hosting representatives of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) led by its Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri, at the bank’s UK office earlier in the […]